CNC Machinist 1st Class - Lathe/Milling/Swiss

Posimech Inc; Medford (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simple IRA with Matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Posimech Inc. in Medford, NY, is seeking a CNC Set Up Machinist – Shop Lead for a full-time, on-site role. You will set up and oversee machining processes including milling, turning, and Swiss, while guiding a team to hit production targets.

Required are 5+ years in an aerospace shop, strong tooling and metrology knowledge, and proficiency with CAD/CAM software and CNC programs. Relocation and a commitment to precision are expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years working in an aerospace machine shop with a good understanding of the working qualities of various metals.
• Understanding of machining processes, tooling.
• Ability to use measuring tools as required (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.)
• Good planning and organization skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Dependable, Enthusiastic and driven to succeed
• Programming and editing experience a plus.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software and CNC programs a plus.
• Turning, Swiss, and/or Milling experience required.
• Experience in CNC machine set up and operation
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and blueprints
• Experience holding tolerances to .0002" and .001 True Position

Responsibilities

• Set up and oversee machining, milling, turning, and Swiss operations.
• Train new machinists while meeting production goals.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC setup

Blueprint interpretation

Quality control

Team training

Tools

CAD/CAM software

CNC programs

Measuring tools

Job description

Benefits

• Simple IRA with Matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job description

Posimech is an AS9100/ISO9001 Certified High-Mix/Low-Volume Precision Machine Shop with a track record of being our customers' top performing supplier. In business 45-years and continuing to grow. We supply parts for all major military aircraft, fixed and rotary, as well as ground-support systems you likely see often in the news. We are also on most Boeing and a few Airbus planes, and are working towards some SpaceX projects in 2026.

This is a full-time on-site role for a CNC Set Up Machinist - Shop Lead. The position is located in Medford, NY. The CNC Set Up Machinist - Shop Lead will be responsible for setting up and overseeing machining, milling, turning, and Swiss. Helping to train new to the industry machinists while meeting production goals.

Requirements

• 5+ years working in an aerospace machine shop with a good understanding of the working qualities of various metals.
• Understanding of machining processes, tooling.
• Ability to use measuring tools as required (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.)
• Good planning and organization skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Dependable, Enthusiastic and driven to succeed
• Programming and editing experience a plus.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software and CNC programs a plus.
• Turning, Swiss, and/or Milling experience required.
• Experience in CNC machine set up and operation
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and blueprints
• Experience holding tolerances to .0002" and .001 True Position

Expected hours

40 – 50 per week

Schedule

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute

• Medford, NY (Required)

Ability to Relocate

• Medford, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location

In person